Karen Moorhouse

I was born in Johannesburg on the 5th of February 1969. I have lived in this country since 2001 as a qualified social worker (holding a Doctorate degree in Occupational/Military Social Work at the University of Pretoria, South Africa), and is now based in north Essex.

I always had a creative flair, loving music and visual arts. I've been painting on fabrics including silk, since 2010, inheriting my artistic ability from my father, who is a professional commercial artist drawing political cartoons for a South African newspaper.

Many of my subjects are inspired by the flora and fauna of my homeland, and I use vibrant colours to build distinctive and eye-catching pieces reflecting my passion for conservation, and my work is packed with symbolism.

University of Pretoria